UPDATE: Jamaal Charles Expected to Play

[PunkRockRedneck 8]

Some sites are saying he's playing, others not so sure. I've been trying to decide between going with Ware or Forte in my flex. I think Ware might have a better match up if Charles sits again. But without knowing how much use Charles will get (if any) it just makes it tougher to decide. Anyone know whats up with him this week?

[TennisMenace 156]

In my opinion, it would be stupid to play him when you have a bye in week 5.

[tanatastic 2,061]

He was a wasted pick, thats whats up with him. Same as Rawls.

[Kelvarr 13]

He was a wasted pick, thats whats up with him. Same as Rawls.

And I have both...as my #1 and #2. I completely flaked on their injuries during the draft.

[BobSanders_33 127]

The practice report for KC normally comes out this afternoon and Reid answers some questions. I fully expect to hear that he got some reps with the first team, getting a little better, might get in this week and the followed be an inactive. The same as the last two weeks.

[SaintsInDome2006 128]

I don't think he's playing this week.

 

Good thread title but I think the better question is what's wrong with him or what role will he have when he comes back?

[Ray_T 587]

In my opinion, it would be stupid to play him when you have a bye in week 5.

I gotta agree.

 

if you sit him, then he gets 2 more weeks of rest and when he comes back for week 6, he's a full go.

[joeshushu 51]

Even with a green light he prolly gets eased back into the line up anyway which translates to little fantasy value. Fortunately, I have D. Murray in a full PPR and he has been more than satisfactory (he is The Titans offense).

[PunkRockRedneck 8]

Well I'm hoping he sits again. LOL It does seem weird that they would want to bring him back this week if they have a bye next week. I mean, they've waited this long....

[Skinny_Bastard 154]

The dreaded 29 approaching 30 years old.

[polecatt 399]

I would say he's a game time decision at best but the Chiefs are doing the same thing they have done the past couple of weeks. They are being secretive each week and eventually ruling him out.

I wouldn't be surprised if he is ruled out later in the week.

[weepaws 2,452]

He was once again limited in practice .

 

I think he will sit again and then return after the teams bye week.

[Mike Nice 40]

I agree he will wait until after bye week then will be in a committee. Bust where he was being drafted.

[weepaws 2,452]

Oh yea he has been a bust

[cmh6476 748]

Championships are won in the latter weeks. If he comes back, gets stronger and is peaking at the end of the season it may pay off for some owners

[weepaws 2,452]

Yea that's a very good point.

 

I'm just not to sure he will be healthy enough to be the player he once was.

[Maulers1973 117]

JJ Watt thought he was fine and ready to come back. They rushed him back. The doctors said 8-12 weeks. At 8 weeks to the day he was going full on. Now, he's done for the year.

 

Maybe, just maybe the Chiefs are being a little on the cautious side. They don't absolutely need him. When it matters most, late season and playoff run, they absolutely want him out there. He's a difference maker. Ware is not.

[Byrdman5 104]

No RB has been successful after suffering 2 major ACL tears. Charles is done. RB2 at best not the elite Charles. I watched an interview of him in the preseason and thought he looked defeated.

[Joey Gladstone 33]

No RB has been successful after suffering 2 major ACL tears. Charles is done. RB2 at best not the elite Charles. I watched an interview of him in the preseason and thought he looked defeated.

 

This. He is recovering pretty damn slow. Hopefully Reid doesn't force him back into the offense too hard when he is finally able to play.

[TennisMenace 156]

This. He is recovering pretty damn slow. Hopefully Reid doesn't force him back into the offense too hard when he is finally able to play.

Don't worry Joey, Coach Reid is a very good judge knowing when to call his man to action and when to tell him to hold a clipboard. Week 6 will be his time, I feel pretty confident in saying this.

[MDC 5,878]

Don't worry Joey, Coach Reid is a very good judge knowing when to call his man to action and when to tell him to hold a clipboard. Week 6 will be his time, I feel pretty confident in saying this.

This is the same Andy Reid who let McNabb play a football game on a broken foot.

[Mike FF Today 607]

Per Adam Schefter, Charles is expected to play this week.

 

With Charcandrick West (ankle) out, Charles will get his first action of the season on Sunday night against the Steelers. There's no definitive word on Charles role, but its likely he will be limited and be in a backup role to Spencer Ware. Ware's value dips to RB2 level while the uncertainty makes Charles a FLEX dart throw.

[ZeroTolerance 582]

Awesome, I didn't want consistent RB play this week anyway!

[IGotWorms 3,302]

Awesome, I didn't want consistent RB play this week anyway!

[mgs316 14]

Knile Davis. Must have banged Reid's daughter, right?

[thePRO 78]

So it'll be one of those, "ERMAGEHRD, Charles suited out and is expected to play!!!"

 

to....

 

"Wow, this MF is just standing on the side lines, he ain't gon' play.."

 

Steelers are having to make a few adjustments in case Charles plays...smart move by Reid and the Chiefs.

[rallo 132]

I know nothing about it, but I wouldn't doubt if he gets a series or two to get his feet wet... then they build his role to a 50-50 split with Ware or 60-40 best case scenario... seems like as an owner of both, you will hope one gets hurt

[TennisMenace 156]

Great. I will be lucky to get 10 points combined from my two RBs this week- CMike and ware.

[BobSanders_33 127]

Great. I will be lucky to get 10 points combined from my two RBs this week- CMike and ware.

 

Charles this week will be = to what C. West would have been if he played or less.

[unloopme 4]

I'm facing the dude that has both in my league. Coin flip for his ass.

[IMMensaMind 459]

I think this news makes me want to pull Ware and put in Jordan Howard.

[Joey Gladstone 33]

I'm still rolling with Ware over Washington.

[Mr Neil 63]

I think this is what they did with Gronk last week. Say he's playing so opponent has to account and game plan in practice. Then he will probably get 15 snaps with most being a pass just to warm him up to game speed and pass protection. I can't imagine with a bye coming up next week he would risk a re aggravation of whatever is ailing him in that knee

[Frozenbeernuts 1,652]

I think this is what they did with Gronk last week. Say he's playing so opponent has to account and game plan in practice. Then he will probably get 15 snaps with most being a pass just to warm him up to game speed and pass protection. I can't imagine with a bye coming up next week he would risk a re aggravation of whatever is ailing him in that knee

At this point the knee is probably completely healed, so I doubt there is a big issue with reaggravating it. The concern I have is, is there a possibility of another injury because of compensating for the knee. That's probably what happened to Cruz